Matrix mfc501, mfc701 User Manual

mfc501/mfc701
Integrated Fridge Freezer

Manual for Installation, Use and Maintenance

Customer Care Department • The Group Ltd. • Harby Road • Langar • Nottinghamshire • NG13 9HY

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T : 01949 862 012 F : 01949 862 003 E : [e-mail] W : www.cda.eu

Important

The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for injuries or losses
caused by incorrect use or installation of this product. Please note
that we reserve the right to invalidate the guarantee supplied with this
product following incorrect installation or misuse of the appliance.

This appliance is not designed to be used by people (including
children) with reduced physical, sensorial or mental capacity, or
who lack experience or knowledge about it, unless they have had
supervision or instructions on how to use the appliance by someone
who is responsible for their safety.

Under no circumstances should any external covers be removed for
servicing or maintenance except by suitably qualified personnel.

Appliance information:

Please enter the details on the appliance rating plate below for
reference, to assist CDA Customer Care in the event of a fault with
your appliance and to register your appliance for guarantee purposes.

Appliance Model

Serial Number

CE Declarations of Conformity:

This appliance has been designed, constructed and marketed in
compliance with safety requirements of EEC Directive 2006/95/EEC

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(Low voltage) and requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EEC.

This appliance has been manufactured to the strictest standards and
complies with all applicable legislation, including Electrical safety (LVD)
and Electromagnetic interference compatibility (EMC). Parts intended
to come into contact with food conform to EEC/89/109.4

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE
PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC.

At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as
urban waste. The refrigeration system contains insulating gases and
refrigerants, which require specialised waste disposal. The valuable
materials contained in this appliance can be recycle. It must be taken
to a special local authority dierentiated waste collection centre or to
a dealer providing this service.

Before disposing of an old appliance, remove the door seals, latch or
bolt lock to avoid the risk of child entrapment.

Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible
negative consequences for the environment and health deriving from
inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be
recovered to obtain significant savings in energy and resources. As a
reminder of the need to dispose of household appliances separately,
the product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.

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Important

Never store inflammable or explosive items and strong corrosive
acids or alkalis in the appliance.

This is a household appliance, which is produced in accordance with
the national standard. It is intended for food storage only, not for
storage of blood, medicine and biological products.

To prevent risk of fire, keep the appliance away from petrol or any
other inflammables.

To prevent risk of electromagnetic interference or other accidents,
do not place a microwave oven on top of the refrigerator or use any
electric appliance inside the refrigerator.

Do not allow children to play with or near the appliance.

The internal surface of the freezer compartment is very cold when the
appliance is running. Do not touch the surface especially when hands
are wet.

Do not splash water onto the appliance. Keep it away from places of
high humidity that may have adverse eect on the electric insulation
performance.

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This appliance is designed to be used in ambient temperatures
between 10°C and 32˚C. Use outside this range may cause the
appliance to fail.

Before First Use

You must allow the fridge to settle for at least twenty four hours
prior to switching the power on.

It is recommended that you clean the interior of the appliance prior to
first use, using a solution of bicarbonate of soda and warm water and
then thoroughly drying the interior.

The fridge may have an odour to it at first use. This will disappear as
the appliance cools.

Please note:

The appliance will work continuously until it comes down to the
correct temperature.
If the appliance is switched o, you should allow five minutes
before switching it on again, to prevent unnecessary damage to the
compressor.
This fridge cools your food by making the inside back of the cavity
cold. It is normal for frost to build up on this surface; it then dissipates
and drains through a small drain at the bottom, where it evaporates
harmlessly. The presence of frosting at the back is not a malfunction
of the fridge.

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Use

Fridge

Setting the temperature

The fridge will take some time to adjust to the new settings. This
will depend on the dierence between the old and new settings, the
ambient temperature, the amount of food in the fridge and the number
of times the door is opened.

To adjust the temperature, turn the thermostat dial from “0”
(Warmest temperature) to “7” (Coldest temperature).

We recommend you start with a setting in the mid-range then after the
temperature has stabilised adjust it up or down to suit your personal
preference.

• Never put liquids in the refrigerator uncovered.

• Never put hot foods in the refrigerator. Warm food should be

allowed to cool to room temperature before being put into the
refrigerator.

• Nothing should rest against the rear wall of the refrigerator, as this

will cause frost and possible condensation problems which will be
dicult to remove.

• Make sure food is clean and any extra water is wiped away before

putting into the fridge.

• Wrap or cover food before putting into the fridge. This will help

prevent the loss of moisture, keep food fresh and avoid unpleasant
odours.

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• Sort foods prior to storing. Any foods to be used soon should be

stored at the front of the shelf to prevent deterioration caused by
the door being open for prolonged periods.

• Do not overfill the fridge. There should be sucient space between

the foods to allow the cool air to circulate.

• Thawing frozen foods in the fridge compartment will help to keep

the temperature low and save energy.

Freezer

• The freezer compartments are designed to store only frozen food.

• Never put hot or warm foods in the freezer, allow them to cool fully

before putting them into the freezer.

• Follow the instructions on the food packaging for storage of frozen

food. If no information is provided, foods should not be stored for
more than three months after the purchase date.

• Store food in small packages (ideally less than 2.5kg). This reduces

the freezing time and improves the quality of the food after thawing.

• Wrap food before putting into the freezer. To stop the wrapping

sticking together, ensure it is dry.

• Label the food before freezing with information including type of

food and dates of storage and expiry.

• Once food is thawed, it must not be refrozen unless it has been

completely cooked. Only defrost as much food as is required, to
prevent wastage.

• Bottled or canned drinks should not be stored in the freezer

compartments as they could explode.

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• Check the rating plate to confirm the maximum amount of fresh food

that can be frozen within a 24 hour period.

• Do not attempt to freeze more than the maximum amount.

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